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New Study Shows Link Between DNA and Depression
New research bolsters the case that DNA plays a role in the risk for depression.
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A Better Way to Detect Sepsis
Every year, more than 1 million Americans get sepsis, a condition that occurs when the body has an inflammatory response to a serious infection.
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Adjusting to Climate Changes While Traveling
If you’ve ever traveled to Mexico City, Mammoth Lakes, Calif. or Lhasa, China, then you probably understand the pitfalls of visiting a city with a high altitude.
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When Doctors and Surrogates Disagree on Time Left
According to the Pew Research Center, 42 percent of Americans have had a friend or relative suffer from a terminal illness.
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6 Questions Men Should Ask Their Doctors
Going to the doctor is an important part of maintaining overall health and wellness. Unfortunately, as we too often see, getting men to step foot into a doctor’s office is like pulling teeth.
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Choosing the Right Over-the-Counter Medication
You wake up with a pounding headache or a severe cough. Or maybe you have a fever and feel congested.
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Drug-Resistant “Super Gonorrhea” Could Become a Bigger Risk
Every year, thousands of people are diagnosed with gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted disease that can infect the genitals, rectum and throat.
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Study Involving Twins Highlights Genetics’ Role in Cancer Risk
It’s common knowledge that family genetics play a role in the development of cancer, but a new study indicates that there’s an increased risk of cancer in family members who share an identical genetic makeup: twins.
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How Stress May Impact Fertility
If you experience stress during ovulation, you’re 40 percent less likely to get pregnant, according to one recent study’s findings.
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Telling Others You Have Cancer
Nearly 1.7 million new cancer cases are expected to be diagnosed in the U.S. this year, according to the American Cancer Society.
